the picture is somewhat mixed highlighting the fabric. you will receive a slightly lighter cap (very little) compared to the photo (shame I think). the color is more homogeneous than it appears in pictures. the fabric is very fine and soft moreover, really comfortable. the cap is elastic, it is not without problems and marry your head (not that of a young child myself, I do not have a big head but not much in the back pocket (so shtroumpf Cup backwards) as shown in the photo.